$$Des Moines
American
Rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google
Tranquil restaurant in a converted '20s garage offering modern American eats & local craft brews.
1417 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Park
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
1330 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa
- Hours
- Open during city park hours, sunrise to midnight.
- Admission
- Free.
- Parking
- Metered street parking around the park, free on Sundays, plus several accessible spaces and nearby parking garages.
Sources: desmoinesartcenter.org and catchdesmoines.com, checked October 1, 2026
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Open during city park hours, sunrise to midnight.
- Admission
- Free.
- Parking
- Metered street parking around the park, free on Sundays, plus several accessible spaces and nearby parking garages.
- Address
1330 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa
DirectionsLeaflet © OpenStreetMap contributors- Est. visit time
- 30 min - 2hOur estimate for a park, not a figure from John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
- Website
- Official site
About John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
4.4-acre landscaped space featuring over 20 sculptured art works, hosts Des Moines Arts Festival and 80/35 Music Festival.
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Happening here and nearby
Upcoming events at John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park and within two miles, soonest first.
- Wed, Oct 28$5.55 Movie Ticket Wednesdays!Flix Brewhouse, 0.5 mi away
- Thu, Oct 29 @ 7:00 PMThe Haunting at Exile 2026Exile Brewing Company, 0.1 mi away
- Fri, Oct 30 @ 6:00 PMUIC Flames at Drake Bulldogs Mens SoccerMediacom Stadium, 0.5 mi away
- Fri, Oct 30Drake Men's Soccer vs. UICMediacom Stadium, 0.5 mi away
- Fri, Oct 30Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine DragonsScottish Rite Consistory, 0.1 mi away
- Fri, Oct 30Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween ClassicsScottish Rite Consistory, 0.1 mi away
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Sign in to reviewFrequently Asked Questions About John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Common questions about John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.
What is John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?
4.4-acre landscaped space featuring over 20 sculptured art works, hosts Des Moines Arts Festival and 80/35 Music Festival.
Where is John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park located?
John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park is at 1330 Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa. The map on this page gives directions.
Is John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park free?
Yes, admission to John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park is free. Source: desmoinesartcenter.org and catchdesmoines.com, checked October 1, 2026.
What are John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park's hours?
Open during city park hours, sunrise to midnight. Source: desmoinesartcenter.org and catchdesmoines.com, checked October 1, 2026.
Where do you park for John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park?
Metered street parking around the park, free on Sundays, plus several accessible spaces and nearby parking garages. Source: desmoinesartcenter.org and catchdesmoines.com, checked October 1, 2026.
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